A new year - and an opportunity to get an early start on Christmas cards for 2017. Have a look at the inspiration from the DT at CHNC Extra for January - and get started on your cards! As usual, the challenge is sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.

I have used a gold paper from a christmas paper pad. The image and sentiment are from Miss Daisy. I coloured the image with copic markers and Kindy Glitz and then matted with some gold metallic paper. I also added some gold stars, some gold glitter tape and a gold puff sticker.

I have used a snowflake patterned paper from Craft Smith and some white glitter cardstock from American Crafts. The image is from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. The digital sentiment is from Folded Paper and Printed Pixels.

Last day of 2016 - and the sun is shining! Haven't seen a great amount of sun this summer, although yesterday was lovely also. It was a good day to catch the ferry to Waiheke Island and spend some of the day there. It was the first time I had been to the island but I definitely plan to return to it.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Morgan's Art World and is coloured with copic markers. I added a die-cut flower that has been coloured with melted UTEE powder. Faux stitching is added with a Reno Art Marker.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from Digi Stamps 4 Joy and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added some glitter ribbon and a digital sentiment as well as a border on the sentiment using a Faber Castell Artist Pen.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by MME. The image is from Di's Digi Downloads and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. The sentiment is from Mudmaven Designs and also has a little colour added with a copic marker R000. I added the ribbon I bought recently along with a pre-made bow from a jar full of bows that I received for Christmas.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Fresh Brewed Designs and is coloured with copic markers. I added a digital sentiment over the top of some Kindy Glitz. I also added a border to both the image and sentiment using a Faber Castell Artist Pen.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from Crafty Sentiments and is coloured with copic markers. I added a digital sentiment from Desert Diva and some pieces of diamante ribbon.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Oddball Art Company and is coloured with copic markers. I added a tree embellishment and a sentiment from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. Matting is green cardstock.

I have used a paper from a kraft paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Neat and Tangled and is coloured with copic markers and gold Stickles. I also used some silver and gold glitter tapes as well as some more of the gold Stickles.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added some faux stitching using a Distress Marker, some blue mesh ribbon, some blue pearls from Rosie's Studio and a glittery Santa embellishment.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith. The freebie image for December is from Sandi's Samples. I coloured the image with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added some faux stitching, a snowman embellishment and a white snowflake.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with grey and pale blue copic markers and some Kindy Glitz. I also used some silver glitter ribbon, a silver glitter dome and a couple of white snowflakes.

I have used 2 digital papers from Lozzy. The image is from Fabrika Fantasy and is coloured with a combination of copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added a digital sentiment, some gold Stickles, and some gold glitter ribbon..

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from Star Stampz and is coloured with copic markers. I also added some Glossy Accents to the candy cane. I also used some green satin ribbon, some red glitter tape, some candy cane embellishments, some white pearls and some green cardstock.

I have used a glitter cardstock from American Crafts for the background. I added some white grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts. The image is from Aurora Wings and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz.

I have used an image from The East Wind which I die-cut into a tag shape. Colouring is with copic markers. I also added some christmas washi tape, a red glitter bow, some satin ribbon and some faux stitching using a red Distress Marker.

I have recycled a cardboard folder that was part of packaging for some bedding I bought a couple of years ago. I thought at the time that it was worth keeping in my stash - and now I have managed to recycle it. I sprayed the outer cover with two colours of Dylusions Ink.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from Ching-Chou Kuik and has been coloured with copic markers. I added some dots around the image using a Reno Art Marker. I also used some pearls, a polka dot bow and some pink mesh ribbon.

It has been raining off and on again today. Despite it being summer, we are seeing an awful lot of rain at the moment! It saves me having to water the vegetable garden - but isn't giving me much opportunity to get washing dry!

I have used a patterned paper from a christmas paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some red mesh ribbon, some red gems, a red glitter bow and a digital sentiment.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by Rosie's Studio. The image is a retired image from Bugaboo Stamps. The image is coloured with copic markers and the ornament highlighted with Glossy Accents. I also used some gold edged christmas ribbon, some reindeer patterned washi tape, three gems and some red cardstock for matting.

I have used a striped paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from Sami Stamps and is coloured with copic markers. I also used some orange mesh ribbon, some christmas grosgrain ribbon from Francheville, a snowflake embellishment and some gems.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The house, stars and sentiment all come from a pack of vellum christmas embellishments from Rosie's Studio. I matted with some cardstock from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. The image is from Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I added a sentiment from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft along with some pearls from Rosie's Studio.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Faery Ink and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also used some red glitter ribbon,some candy cane embellishments and a puffy tree sticker.

I have used a scrapbook paper and some red cardstock for the background. The image is from Lacy Sunshine and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added some narrow gold satin ribbon and some 3D tree stickers.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. I added some gold starry washi tape top and bottom. The image is from Tiddly Inks and has been coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. I also added a portion of some diamante ribbon and two gold star embellishments.

I also used some papers from Michele R Designs. The image is coloured with copic markers. I matted with some cardstock from Rosie's Studio and added some leaf stickers, some butterfly stickers and some enamel dots.

I also used a paper, border and tag from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. I coloured the image with copic markers and matted with some blue cardstock. I also added some dome sticker buttons and some baker's twine.

I have used a paper from a christmas paper pad by Sugar and Spice Studio. I used the reverse of the paper as a contrast piece across the card.The image is from The East Wind and is coloured with copic markers. Matting is green cardstock. I also added some tiny pearls.

I have used a Kiwiani themed Christmas paper from Couture Creations. The flower is that of the Pohutukawa Tree known in New Zealand as the Christmas Tree. I added a holly themed doily and some grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts. The image is from All Dressed Up and is coloured with copic markers.

The sun is shining again today! Yay! It is really hard to believe that it is summer with the recent weather we have had! My job involves teaching and coaching at outdoor swimming pools and some days have been really unpleasant - of course the sun comes out now that I am on break until late January!!!

I have used a silver paper from a christmas paper pad by Craft Smith. The image is from Eureka Stamps and coloured with copic markers. I matted with some silver metallic paper. I also added some grey enamel dots.

Thursday, 15 December 2016

Another aquatic themed card - although I haven't created one for a while! As from today, I am break from my swim teaching and coaching for a few weeks - although I will still do my own swimming to keep my fitness going.

I have used a paper and border from a paper pad by Kaisercraft. The sun ray patterned paper is from another paper pad by Kaisercraft. I also used some glitter cardstock to die-cut the circular piece. The image is from Deedee's Digis and is coloured with copic markers.